Scripture “But He gives more grace. Therefore He says: ‘God resists the proud, But gives grace to the humble.’” —James 4:6 (NKJV) “He has shown you, O man, what is good; And what does the Lord require of you But to do justly, To love mercy, And to walk humbly with your God?” —Micah 6:8 (NKJV) Reflection Humility begins with seeing… Read More »
Pride versus Humility: A Preliminary Discussion
Turning Away from Pride Scriptures warn us of the dangers of pride, urging us to embrace humility as a guiding principle in our lives. Proverbs 16:18 (NIV) reminds us, ‘Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.’ Additionally, Micah 6:8 (NIV) tells believers ‘to walk humbly with your God.’ These words emphasize the… Read More »
Faith of the Syro-Phoenician Woman, Part 4
INTRODUCTION Mark 7:24-30 recounts the story of the Syro-Phoenician woman (reproduced here from the New King James Version). 24 From there He arose and went to the region of Tyre and Sidon. And He entered a house and wanted no one to know it, but He could not be hidden. 25For a woman whose young… Read More »
Faith of the Syro-Phoenician Woman, Part 3
INTRODUCTION Mark 7:24-30 recounts the story of the Syro-Phoenician woman (reproduced here from the New King James Version). 24 From there He arose and went to the region of Tyre and Sidon. And He entered a house and wanted no one to know it, but He could not be hidden. 25For a woman whose young… Read More »
Faith of the Syro-Phoenician Woman, Part 2
INTRODUCTION Mark 7:24-30 recounts the story of the Syro-Phoenician woman (reproduced here from the New King James Version). 24 From there He arose and went to the region of Tyre and Sidon. And He entered a house and wanted no one to know it, but He could not be hidden. 25For a woman whose young… Read More »
Faith of the Syro-Phoenician Woman, Part 1
INTRODUCTION Mark 7:24-30 recounts the story of the Syro-Phoenician woman (reproduced here from the New King James Version). 24 From there He arose and went to the region of Tyre and Sidon. And He entered a house and wanted no one to know it, but He could not be hidden. 25 For a woman whose… Read More »